The programme of Adriatic Sea Forum 2019
THURSDAY, MAY 30
13.15
Openings and registrations
14.00
Welcome speeches
- Rodolfo Giampieri – President, Central Adriatic Ports Authority
- Valeria Mancinelli – Mayor, Municipality of Ancona
- Enrico Moretti– Marche Maritime Director and Rear Admiral, Ancona Harbour Office
- Gino Sabatini – President, Chamber of Commerce of Marche Region and AIC Forum
- Luca Ceriscioli – President, Marche Region
14.20
Ancona Host City of the 2019 edition
- Ida Simonella – Port councilor, Municipality of Ancona
Adriatic Sea Tourism Report
- Francesco di Cesare – President, Risposte Turismo
14.45
Growing together
Maritime tourism embraces different businesses with many common elements, and each one of them presents wide opportunities to grow, fostering economy and employment in the Adriatic countries. During the round table managers belonging to the cruise, ferry and boating industries together with representatives of Adriatic territories and destinations will debate to understand which choices and directions can be taken to reach better results in the years to come.
- Tom Boardley – Secretary General, CLIA Europe
- Rodolfo Giampieri – President, Central Adriatic Ports Authority
- Roberto Perocchio – President, Assomarinas
- Alessandra Priante – Head office, Head of International Affairs and Protocol, MIPAAFT (Ministry of Agricoltura, food and forestry policies and tourism)
- Joze Tomaš – President, Croatian Chamber of Economy Split County Chamber
Moderator: Francesco di Cesare – President, Risposte Turismo
16.45
Learning from outside: Barcelona
Within the Med, Barcelona represents a case of excellence for more than just a single component of the maritime tourism. With the contribution of the President of the Barcelona Cluster Nautic, the forum’s delegates will understand how a different area sets itself as leader in nautical tourism and what can be learned from it.
- Antoni Tiò – Presidente, Barcelona Clúster Nàutic
Interviewed by Roberto Perocchio – President of Assomarinas and UCINA Board Member
When environment matches with growth
Facing environmental issues means not only engaging ourselves in a question which can no longer be put off but also finding new ways to reduce costs and increase operational efficiency. The round table will dive into this intriguing combination of goals through examples coming from different kind of companies involved in the maritime tourism.
- Vasco De Cet – Marina manager, Marina di Portisco
- Attilio Dapelo – Senior Vice President Engineering & Design, Merchant Ship Division, Fincantieri
- Arianna Norcini Pala – Head of european and national programmes unit, RAM Logistica, Infrastrutture e Trasporti SpA
- Antonio Revedin – Strategic Planning and Development Director, North Adriatic Sea Ports Authority
Introduces and moderates: Gabriella Chiellino – President, Gruppo eAmbiente
18.00 – TECHNICAL SESSIONS
Cruise – Ferry – Sail&Yacht
3 concurrent focus groups (with 5 to 6 participants plus possible audience) to discuss one or more themes of crucial importance for the future of the 3 sectors in the Adriatic
Will crews and human resources management be the new critical issue in maritime tourism?
The current complex scenario for the economies of many countries is recording, among other critical issues, also a difficulty for some companies to find professionals to provide their services. A problem that, in certain terms, is also emerging for maritime traffic and tourism. How are companies trying to manage this issue? How much, on the contrary, can the sector offer job opportunities for a professional growth?
- Stefania Catanzaro – Vice President, YoungShip Italia
- Anna D’Imporzano – General Manager, Ravenna Civitas Cruise Port
- Paola De Paolis – CEO, Swiss Prime Service
- Christina Samoulada – Chief People Officer, D-Marin
Moderator: Anthony La Salandra – Director, Risposte Turismo
FRIDAY MAY 31
09.30 – CONCURRENT ROUND TABLES
The Adriatic as a GigaYacht hot spot
GigaYachts are more and more in the spotlight, because of their outstanding standards, excellence, as well as lifestyle profiles of their owners or users. Many companies and operators are setting new goals for this specific luxury segment which brings relevant advantages to the involved destinations, and the round table will be the occasion to understand if the Adriatic is already a well-equipped destination or requires new investments to fill the gap.
- Galliano Di Marco – Chairman & CEO, Venice Yacht Pier
- Matjaž Francè – Manager, Marina Izola
- Stefano Pagani – Chairman, ICOMIA Superyacht Division
- Nizar Tagi – Adriatic Yachting Association & Strategic advisor Porto Montenegro
- Dorijan Dujmic – Managing Partner, BWA Yachting Croatia
Introduces and moderates: Roberto Perocchio – President of Assomarinas and Ucina Board Member
Are ferries still a competitive business in the Adriatic?
In a context widely changed, with so many available options for tourists to move and to reach destinations, is it worth to deepen which can be the role of the ferries within the maritime tourism phenomenon. From being a basic means of transport to set and present itself as a piece of a holiday or pleasure journey, it seems compelling how this product may maintain its centrality in the Adriatic passenger traffic.
- Matteo della Valle – Business Development, Trade and Chartering Manager and Trade Managers Coordinator, Grandi Navi Veloci
- Massimo Di Giacomo – CEO, Anek Lines Italia
- Ivana Jelinic – President, FIAVET
- Gianluca Pellegrini – Technical Director, Central Adriatic Ports Authority
- Tito Vespasiani – Secretary General, Southern Adriatic Ports Authority
10.30 – CONCURRENT ROUND TABLES
Cruising in the Adriatic: thinking out of the box
Adriatic is a strategic area for cruise ships’ deployment, with so many attractive destinations and improved infrastructures and facilities which in some cases are state of the art. But to keep a high level of attention from the potential demand it’s mandatory to build and propose new products, options and experiences. Managers representing ports, shore excursions organizers and cruise companies, the debate will unveil the possible news for this business in Adriatic.
- Sotir Ben Cipa – Owner, Sipa Tours and CEO of STI – Saranda Tourism Industry Association
- Antonio di Monte – General Manager, Global Ports Holding Italian Ports
- Sedat Kara – General Manager, Bar Cruise Port
- Janez Maček – General Manager and Owner , Atlas Express
- Luca Valentini – Commercial Director Italy, MSC Cruises
- Mihailo Vukić – Owner, Allegra Port Agent
Exploiting port cultural sites for tourists
In order to make natural and maritime cultural heritage a leverage for territorial development, Adriatic ports cultural sites can foster new opportunities of growth. The round table will be also the occasion to discuss the recently launched “REMEMBER” project among the EU Interreg Italy-Croatia CBC Programme.
- Carlo Birrozzi – Director, Central Institut for Cataloguing and Documentation
- Alberto Cozzi – Project Manager,Port Network Authority of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
- Robert Škifić –General Manager, Zadar Port Authority
Introduces and moderates: Guido Vettorel – Head of Development and promotion unit, Central Adriatic Ports Authority
New port network launch – Memorandum of Understanding signature of REMEMBER project partners.
12.00
The EU sustain to the Adriatic future
5 years after the launch of the EUSAIR strategy, an update on what has been reached and what should be done in the years to come. From the thematic pillars to the new cooperation programmes launched, the forum delegates will get new info about the opportunities (funds, facilitation, ideas) the EU is offering.
- Evisi Kopliku – Co-Coordinator for Albania with Croatia of Sustainable Tourism EUSAIR Pillar and Director of Integration, Coordination, Assistance and Agreements at Albanian Ministry of Tourism and Environment
12.15
Cruise – Ferry – Sail&Yacht priorities
Recap of the recommendations and priorities identified during the technical sessions for each of the sectors through focus groups
12.45
Calling the Adriatic
Ports, itineraries, ships: which will be the future Adriatic map with regards to cruise tourism? Where the ships will go? Which could be the opportunities as well as the obstacles the companies involved in the business may deal with? Relevant cruise industry stakeholders will converse on these interesting subjects.
- Interview to Airam Díaz – President, MedCruise – Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports
- Interview to Enrico Prunotto – Executive Director Operations & Development Ocean, Viking Cruises